What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trial Attorney, Law Offices of David Matela position at SAFETY INSURANCE COMPANY?
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Benefits of Working for Safety
Safety Insurance has become one of the leading property and casualty insurance providers in Massachusetts mainly because of our unwavering commitment to independent agents and their customers. Our success is built on a philosophy of offering the highest quality insurance products at competitive rates and providing the best service at all costs.
Through our supportive career, educational and family policies, we enable our employees to be their best. We respect the balance of work and leisure by offering flexible schedules and a 37.5 hour workweek.
Along with our competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 100% matching 401k retirement plan, 100% tuition reimbursement and much, much more!
Job Summary
Independently investigates and manages cases of moderate exposure and complexity in civil litigation from the inception of the lawsuit until conclusion through dismissal, settlement or trial. Works with adjuster and clients to resolve claims as expeditiously and efficiently as possible. Based out of our Raynham office, this position will also handle litigation assignments within Middlesex County, Worcester County and Western MA.
Duties
- Meet with clients and claims professionals to resolve the cases in the most cost-effective manner
- Conduct discovery, pre-trials, mediations, arbitrations and trials
- Advise claims professionals on the evaluation of legal files
- Provide legal advice to clients and other claims professionals as needed
- Participate in round tables
Qualifications
- Insurance defense trial experience preferred
- Admitted to the Massachusetts bar
- Able to work in a team environment with other attorneys, adjusters, claims professionals and support staff
- Computer literacy, including MS Word/Westlaw, and daily management of e-mail and calendar
- Advocacy: Solid knowledge and ability to assist, defend or plead for another on moderately complex cases
- Negotiation Skills: Consistently influences claim outcomes through demonstration of effective negotiation techniques
- Communication: Strong ability to deliberately and precisely exchange thoughts and opinions with one or more persons and to effectively translate legal language and ideas into layman's terms
- Decision Making: Strong ability to arrive at a determination i moderate situations after careful consideration of facts and law without undo procrastination
- Organization Skills: Strong ability to categorize and prioritize work and information to effectively and efficiently maximize productivity
- Investigate Skills: Proficiency in following up step by step on inquiry or observation and search and examine with care and accuracy. Consistently able to take evidence that may be used in reaching a legal conclusion.
- Courtroom Skills: Able to demonstrate appropriate courtroom behavior, attire and decorum and is knowledgeable of the rules and regulations that govern proceedings and conduct in courts of law and or other legal forums and tribunals. Provides the highest professional service to clients and claims professionals